Government - The Journal

Durango outlines state legislative priorities for 2026

Flock cameras, housing and homelessness initiatives on city’s radar

DATE: Jan 9, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: An afternoon in 2004 with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell as he works on Capitol Hill

Durango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

DATE: Jan 3, 2026 | CATEGORY: Gallery

Residents celebrate solidarity, warn of authoritarianism at No Kings protests in Durango and Bayfield

Peaceful gatherings for protection of democracy, immigrants, public lands and institutions

DATE: Oct 18, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Defense secretary’s speech ‘very useful’ in giving military direction, says retired four-star general in Durango

Pete Hegseth promotes ‘warrior ethos’ at Quantico assembly

DATE: Oct 3, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado Lt. governor premiers disability rights documentary at Fort Lewis College

Values of inclusion portrayed in film align with ethics at FLC, college president says

DATE: Sep 5, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Residents call on Durango City Council to take action against ICE

‘United, we’re much, much stronger’

DATE: Sep 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado sports betting tax revenue sets new record, surging money for water projects

The Colorado Division of Gaming reports that $37 million for the Colorado Water Plan came in as of June 30

DATE: Aug 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Michael Bennet says Colorado can be a leader at town hall in Durango

Senator addresses Trump policies and his decision to run for governor

DATE: Aug 6, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Proposal to remove protections for Mexican gray wolves could lead to extinction, advocates say

Arizona Rep. says wolves ‘have negatively impacted hunters and ranchers’

DATE: Jul 3, 2025 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Compañeros: ICE arrests two workers headed to Pagosa Springs construction site

Detentions mark eighth and ninth apprehended individuals in Durango area

DATE: Jun 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

President Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ and how it could affect Colorado

Next week, the U.S. House is expected to vote on a reconciliation package that extends the Trump tax cuts, adds new temporary tax breaks, increases spending on defense and border security, r...

DATE: May 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

ICE arrests five suspected undocumented immigrants at Durango business

‘Even finding out where they are currently at right now is hard’

DATE: May 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News